Stephen A. Smith criticizes Enes Kanter over WNBA controversy
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Enes Kanter was escorted from the Chicago Sky game on Sunday after a confrontation with guard Natasha Cloud. Kanter had attended the game wearing a controversial shirt and got into a verbal argument with Cloud. In response, Stephen A. Smith condemned Kanter's actions as classless for involving WNBA players in his transgender athlete debate. Smith stated that the players should not have to deal with the fallout of such controversies. The Chicago Sky announced Kanter is banned from their home games following the incident, which has escalated beyond Kanter's initial intention to highlight his desire to enter the WNBA Draft.
- •Enes Kanter was escorted from the Sky game for arguing with Natasha Cloud.
- •Kanter wore a shirt stating 'WOMAN noun. adult human female.'
- •Stephen A. Smith criticized Kanter for involving WNBA players in the debate.
- •Kanter disputes claims that he instigated the confrontation.
- •The Sky have banned Kanter from home games following the incident.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen A. Smith calls out ‘classless’ Enes Kanter for agitating WNBA players: ‘You got no business doing that’
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He Took It Too Far’ — Stephen A. Smith Calls Out Enes Kanter Over WNBA Gimmick
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen A. Smith Blasts ‘Classless’ Enes Kanter After Former Celtics Center’s Stunt Against Trans Athlete
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Too Far!’ Stephen A. Slams Enes Kanter Freedom for ‘Classless’ WNBA Stunt
- 5:43 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Classless’ – Stephen A. Smith slams Enes Kanter after incident at Fever game
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — ‘They Don’t Deserve To Be Agitated’ — Stephen A. Smith Rips ‘Classless’ Enes Kanter for Dragging WNBA Players Into Trans Stunt
"Stephen A. Smith has criticized former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom over his recent attempt to enter the WNBA Draft, calling the move classless. Kanter’s stunt intensified an already heated discussion surrounding transgender athletes in women’s sports. He announced himself as a prospect for the 2027 WNBA Draft earlier this month, arguing that the league’s [...]
"Stephen A. Smith recently posed the ridiculous scenario of NBA players transitioning to the WNBA, but even he probably didn’t think Enes Kanter would be desperate enough for attention to accept the challenge. After recently declaring his eligibility for the 2027 WNBA Draft, Kanter sat courtside during Sunday’s Chicago Sky game against the Indiana Fever…
"The aftermath of Sunday’s viral confrontation between Enes Kanter and Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud is still unfolding. Kanter was sitting courtside at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena when he got into a verbal spat with the veteran guard, drawing strong reactions from around the WNBA.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:30 PMStephen A. Smith calls out ‘classless’ Enes Kanter for agitating WNBA players: ‘You got no business doing that’
Stephen A. Smith recently posed the ridiculous scenario of NBA players transitioning to the WNBA, but even he probably didn’t think Enes Kanter would be desperate enough for attention to accept the challenge. After recently declaring his eligibility for the 2027 WNBA Draft, Kanter sat courtside during Sunday’s Chicago Sky game against the Indiana Fever…
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 8:21 PM‘He Took It Too Far’ — Stephen A. Smith Calls Out Enes Kanter Over WNBA Gimmick
Stephen A. Smith has criticized former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom over his recent attempt to enter the WNBA Draft, calling the move classless. Kanter’s stunt intensified an already heated discussion surrounding transgender athletes in women’s sports. He announced himself as a prospect for the 2027 WNBA Draft earlier this month, arguing that the league’s [...]
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 7:36 PMStephen A. Smith Blasts ‘Classless’ Enes Kanter After Former Celtics Center’s Stunt Against Trans Athlete
Former NBA star Enes Kanter has consistently stayed in the headlines due to his anti-trans WNBA stance. The issue escalated when Kanter had an altercation with Natasha Cloud during a recent Indiana Fever matchup against the Chicago Sky.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 6:18 PM‘Too Far!’ Stephen A. Slams Enes Kanter Freedom for ‘Classless’ WNBA Stunt
Stephen A. Smith went off on ex-NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom for the controversial stunt he recently pulled at a WNBA game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 5:43 AM‘Classless’ – Stephen A. Smith slams Enes Kanter after incident at Fever game
Stephen A. Smith might agree with the stance that trans athletes should not play in the WNBA, but even he can’t defend Enes Kanter’s recent actions.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 2:58 AM‘They Don’t Deserve To Be Agitated’ — Stephen A. Smith Rips ‘Classless’ Enes Kanter for Dragging WNBA Players Into Trans Stunt
The aftermath of Sunday’s viral confrontation between Enes Kanter and Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud is still unfolding. Kanter was sitting courtside at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena when he got into a verbal spat with the veteran guard, drawing strong reactions from around the WNBA.
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